MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Our vision for students studying modern foreign languages (MFL) in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School underpins our school’s vision of inclusivity, excellence and opportunity.

We want our students to realise the importance of being a global citizen in the world beyond their local community and within the global catholic community.

“Our students embrace change in language and culture to be the best version of themselves in the modern world”

Our MFL programme is designed to:

Cultivate global citizenship by exposing students to diverse languages and cultures, encouraging empathy, respect, and intercultural understanding.

Ground students in our worldwide faith community, by celebrating their identity as members of a global Catholic Church, and nurturing appreciation for the lives and ways of others.

Develop respect, compassion, and aspiration through language learning: promoting open-minded engagement with the world, strengthening confidence, and preparing students for success in further study and community life.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)

Year 7: Students begin their MFL journey with Spanish, building foundational vocabulary, grammar, and language confidence.
Year 8: Spanish continues, deepening understanding and fluency.
Year 9: Continued focus on Spanish allows for breadth of exposure as well as depth where preferred.

KS3 MFL Curriculum Map

Key Stage 4 (GCSE Level):
Students continue to develop verbal and written fluency in Spanish.

The curriculum transitions to more structured GCSE preparation (including exam technique) supported by knowledge organisers and tailored learning materials.

KS4 MFL Curriculum Map

Through the development of overall literacy and communication skills in the target language, both verbal and written, our vision is for students in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School to aspire to be a successful citizen in a global society.

The curriculum we offer in Modern Languages enable students to apply their skills in Post-16 study and beyond.

MFL at Saints Peter and Paul is profoundly formative, contributing to our students':

Spiritual growth | through recognition of the shared humanity expressed through language and communication.
Moral awareness | by fostering respect and understanding across cultures, and nurturing compassion.
Social development | via collaborative learning, peer interaction, and communication in shared and new languages.
Cultural enrichment | enabling students to engage with diverse traditions, viewpoints, and global contexts, all within the framework of our Catholic mission.